The AP reports, “tired of the receiver’s posturing for a trade, coach Marvin Lewis said Tuesday that Johnson should keep his word and sit out the season — the strongest comment yet from an organization that is reluctant to let him go.” Full story here.

Monster Take: The Bengals continue to maintain their stance that Johnson will honor his contract with the Bengals or not play at all this year. They have a history of sticking to their guns in a similar situation with Corey Dillon in 2003. Johnson’s public comments are creating division in the team. If a pre-draft trade doesn’t happen, this situation will likely drag into the season.